Astrophotography

September 27, 2024

Astrophotographer Travels 3,000 Miles to Photograph Saturn’s Lunar Occultation

Lunar occultations are exciting events for any astrophotographer, as the Moon appears to pass in front of a celestial body. They're particularly thrilling when a planet is involved, and that was reason enough for astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy to travel nearly 3,000 miles. McCarthy flew all the way to Hawaii to get the best position for photographing the recent lunar occultation of Saturn. McCarthy didn't go just anywhere in Hawaii, but to Mauna Kea.

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August 21, 2024

Stunning Photo of Perseids Raining Shooting Stars Over Stonehenge

Every summer, the Perseid Meteor shower is a treat for anyone delighted by the night sky. From late July to mid-August, the Perseids rain down shooting stars. The impressive sight is a creative minefield for astrophotographers, and one British photographer took things to a new level by pairing the event with a world-famous monument.

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July 8, 2024

ISS Crossing the Sun Is Captured in Spectacular Image Detailing Its Path

Portuguese astrophotographer Miguel Claro has once again captured the public's imagination with his magical imagery. This time, he took a detailed image of the International Space Station (ISS) as it transited the Sun. Traveling at an average speed of 17,500 miles per hour, the space station only takes a few seconds to move across the Sun. This makes the clarity of Claro's image all the more impressive.

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June 6, 2024

Astrophotographer Captures Incredible Sunspot Close-Ups From His Backyard

Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy is known for his ultra-high-definition photos of the Sun, and now he's focusing his equipment on an interesting detail of our star. AR3697 is a massive sunspot that has gotten a lot of attention lately, as it's the main cause of May's vibrant auroras. McCarthy has been tracking the sunspot from his backyard and put together some incredible time-lapses of its activity.

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